Ushermittwoch From Germany, joined Jan 2004, 2888 posts, RR: 18 Posted (4 years 8 months 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 4471 times:
Hi!
I am looking for a new rollaboard suitcase which I can use for my soon to come frequent business travels.
I am not looking for a 500 Dollar/Euro device, but a sturdy and decent-sized suitcase that will last longer than a few months.
Any suggestion is more than welcome.
IAHFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 4722 posts, RR: 25 Reply 1, posted (4 years 8 months 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 4471 times:
I love my Travel Pro....not sure what the cost is now days, but I've had mine for more than four years and it looks almost brand new. Can easily pack 5-6 days of clothes and not have it bursting at the seams.
Any views shared are strictly my own and do not a represent those of any former employer.
DukeofDashes From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 2, posted (4 years 8 months 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 4454 times:
I've had an Atlantic rollerboard for the last 7 years, and I've taken many trips with her. It's one of the cheaper brands ($100 approximately), and I've never had any problems with it. I would recommend that brand to anyone.
I think the most important thing to remember when going for a rollerboard is to keep it simple. Rampers don't care how much your bag is worth - it's gonna get tossed around anyways. So look for the right size and make sure it's a nice, durable material, and you'll get the most value out of it.
Aviateur From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 1346 posts, RR: 12 Reply 3, posted (4 years 8 months 2 days ago) and read 4450 times:
I have one the Luggage Works bags from Crew Outfitters. They are attractive and sturdy as hell, but they are expensive and extremely HEAVY. The stainless steel handle rods add about ten pounds to the thing. Also, there is no way to detach the flight case hook, and it tends to get caught on just about everything. One nice thing, however, is the padded laptop pocket.
I will probably go with a TravelPro next time, mainly because of the weight issue.
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HT From Germany, joined May 2005, 6473 posts, RR: 27 Reply 5, posted (4 years 8 months 5 hours ago) and read 4400 times:
Quoting Ushermittwoch (Thread starter): I am looking for a new rollaboard suitcase which I can use for my soon to come frequent business travels.
I am not looking for a 500 Dollar/Euro device, but a sturdy and decent-sized suitcase that will last longer than a few months.
Have a look into LH's Worldshop www.worldshop.eu
They have a good selection incl. lightweight polycarbonate carry-on by RIMOWA.
I have a fairly small suitcase of that brand (w/o wheels) and it is pretty light and my preferred option to pack electronics.
For business travel I used to use a black STRATIC carry-on roller bag (soft skin) that also features a 2 straps to be worn as a rucksack.
-HT
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Reality From United States of America, joined Apr 2007, 375 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (4 years 8 months 2 hours ago) and read 4395 times:
Quoting Jetstar (Reply 4): If you have access to a Costco, their Kirkland (their private label) 20” rollaboard is great, my wife and I both have had them for 5 years now.
Why spend more when the one from Costco for $100 is great. I have that model too and it's been all over the world with me over the last 7 years. Still looks like new. I've also found that it fits in all overhead bins (sometime barely), even though it is not small.
DeltAirlines From United States of America, joined May 1999, 8771 posts, RR: 13 Reply 7, posted (4 years 8 months ago) and read 4391 times:
I use a 22" Samsonite rollaboard. Thing takes an absolute beating (travels at least 50k miles a year domestically) and it's in more or less the same condition as it was when I bought it. Got it for around $80 at TJ Maxx.
Dispatchguy From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 1185 posts, RR: 2 Reply 8, posted (4 years 7 months 4 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 4374 times:
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You can tell who I use. As a commuting airline employee for the last too damned many years, I bought a luggage works bag in 2001, it has survived sadistic rampers, idiot TSA, and being shoved and stuffed anywhere and everywhere since then. I dont even know how many miles, but considering I commute about 30-40 flight hours a month, you can guess its more a few miles.
It is a seat waiting for a hotel or parking shuttle. I love that with all of the external pockets it has, it has a place for everything I need to stuff when its time for the security moshpit, and I dont need to use any of their bins - just stuff everything (keys, coins, belt, cell, you get the idea) into the external pockets and it makes security a little more tolerable. I read somewhere (I think) that the fabric is the same stuff as parachute nylon.
Yes, the bag is heavy, but with that you get sturdiness. They have, from what I gather, excellent service after the fact if your bag needs service. I havent needed it yet. I dont think it is possible to overpack this bag - well I am sure it is, but I havent reached the max gross weight for this bag yet
As for the poster talking about the external flight bag hook, you can either unscrew it (comes right out), OR, tuck it into the pocket just underneath it. I do that when gate checking it rampside so it doesnt snag anything in the luggage bin.
I know a lot of airline pilots who swear by their luggage works bag. I know I do, and I dont work for them...
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